Zoë Damacela Apparel

2011-05-21T15:50:00.001-05:00

This is Zoe Damacela Apparel on BizKids :)

Work

2011-05-20T13:48:00.001-05:00

I am so excited for this summer. I can't wait to start work at American Eagle Outfitters. I think that this is perfect because not only will I learn so much about merchandising, but I can offer all of my experience to help the company as well. I think its so smart to have interns come in for the summer because we know college fashion and what college kids want more than anyone else! Yay!

2011-05-19T22:15:00.003-05:00

Amazing honor to be on the Tyra Banks Show last year!!!

2011-05-19T21:50:00.004-05:00

http://www.dailynorthwestern.com/current/profile-nu-student-and-fashion-designer-zoe-damacela-1.2576790

Awesome article in The Daily Northwestern! Love you Northwestern!!!

2011-05-19T20:16:00.001-05:00

Me at the NFTE Chicago event at the Museum of Contemporary Art. Love my huge banner!

Zoe Damacela NFTE

2011-05-19T19:13:00.000-05:00

Zoe Damacela Apparel | NFTE

Coming back

2011-05-19T18:49:00.002-05:00

So I know I've seriously neglected this blog for a whillllleeeee now but I'm coming back!! I think it will be good to organize all of my events and things on here. Especially now that I'll be interning at American Eagle Outfitters corporate headquarters this summer!! I'm so excited to learn about a major corporation from the inside. I think that the fact that I'm an entrepreneur will really help me have an interesting perspective. So, look forward to that soon!

Radio Interview

2009-10-24T19:35:00.004-05:00

Hey Everybody! Check out my latest Radio Interview. This aired on Friday on WLUW.

http://businessmatters.net/episodes/youth/bm-damacela.mp3

**sorry the link isn't working! just copy and paste it into your address bar**

Contact Me

2009-09-29T17:40:00.002-05:00

New Photos

2009-09-29T17:21:00.004-05:00

This is the Teacup Dress from my latest collection! Let me know what you think.

2009-07-16T00:21:00.001-05:00

This is an interview that Crain's Business filmed on Zoë Damacela Apparel!

Unique, Custom Made Clothing by Zoë Damacela

2009-06-20T20:51:00.004-05:00

I wanted to post this to show that if you buy a custom made garment, you can literally have anything you want on it. In this example, the lettering is couched onto the garment. That means that those letters are actually string (or yarn or cording) that was stitched onto the fabric. Perhaps you've heard of the band Bright Eyes?

In this example, each fish is made out of burlap, the water is a sheer blue overlay, and the little air bubbles are these really cool blue buttons made from real sea shells. If you're interested in something like this, let me know.

Email: ZoeDamacela@yahoo.com

2009-06-20T00:40:00.009-05:00

This is me winning 1st place in the NFTE Citywide Business Plan Competition. I won $2,000 in seed capital to help my business grow. I made a business plan (of the business I already run!) and presented it in front of a panel of judges. Basically, I just explained what my business is, how I run it, all the financial stuff, and my plans for the future. So, I'm going on to nationals in NYC in October. I have the chance to win $10,000!!!!

Also, today I won 1st place in the Future Founders Business Camp competition. I won a $5,000 scholarship!

So, check me out in the Chicago tribune:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-mon-minding-youth-0608-jun08,0,7796699.story

and

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chicago/chi-students_business_plan-city_jun19,0,2110269.story

I've been in the Chicago Tribune twice in the past 2 or 3 weeks.

Accessories

2009-06-19T23:45:00.001-05:00

I also make custom accessories like purses, clutches, iPod cases, etc.

Just a Taste

2009-06-19T23:36:00.000-05:00

I just wanted to showcase a few garments that I've made this season. Everything is for sale, price upon request. As usual, ZoeDamacela@yahoo.com

Intro

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My name is Zoë Damacela. I'm 17 years old and I run a custom made clothing company. I've been running my business since I was 14. I mostly make formal dresses for women ages 18-35, but I have made everything from baby clothes to prom dresses. I've even made garments out of interesting materials like corn husks or paper bags... but I'll get into that a little more later on.

If you would like to get something custom made, feel free to contact me.

zoedamacela@yahoo.com

(773) 485-1992